2011 AIStech

The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is an international technical association representing iron and steel producers, their allied suppliers and related academia. AIST is dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.

AISTech 2011 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition is scheduled for May 2–5, 2011, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Abstracts for this major international conference are being sought now for presentation at the event and published in the proceedings.

AISTech 2011 will feature international technologies from the world over, allowing steel producers to compete in today’s global market. If you are involved in the steel industry, you can’t afford to miss this event. Whether you present, attend or exhibit, take advantage of this opportunity to discover ways to make your job easier and improve your productivity.
International Exposure

All technical papers presented at the AISTech Conference are considered for publication in Iron & Steel Technology, AIST’s monthly technical journal, with distribution to more than 13,000 recipients worldwide.

Participant Opportunities
The AISTech Technology Conference program promotes the transfer of iron and steel technology by providing an international forum for authors to share ideas, experiences and knowledge of the industry. We invite you to submit your abstracts for consideration. AIST offers three opportunities to participate in the AISTech 2011 Iron & Steel Technology Conference. Choose the option that best suits your objectives and available resources.

Option 1: Technical Paper
Technical papers presented during the Technology Conference are subsequently considered for publication in the AIST monthly technical journal, Iron & Steel Technology. Selection of papers for publication is based on the following factors: recommendations from sponsoring Technology Committee members; technical content, quality and current interest; quality of figures (should not require extensive reworking); and peer review evaluations. Accepted papers will be published in the AISTech 2011 Conference Proceedings and are eligible for AIST Awards and Recognition, including the Hunt-Kelly Outstanding Paper Award, which features a $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 prize for the three highest-rated papers.

Option 2: Extended Abstract
In lieu of a comprehensive paper, an extended abstract may also be submitted for AISTech 2011. The extended abstract will be made available online, as submitted, to the conference attendees for 30 days following AISTech 2011. The submission must be two pages or less and include an introduction, proposal of project or technology, confirmed results and a conclusion.

PLEASE NOTE: Extended abstracts will not be published in the AISTech 2011 Conference Proceedings, will not be eligible for publication in the Iron & Steel Technology monthly journal, and will not be eligible for any AIST Awards or Recognition.

Option 3: Presentation Only Submission
Abstracts for Presentation Only are also being accepted for consideration for AISTech 2011.

PLEASE NOTE: Presentations without a corresponding paper will not be published in the AISTech 2011 Conference Proceedings, will not be eligible for publication in the Iron & Steel Technology monthly journal, and will not be eligible for any AIST Awards or Recognition.

Copyright
A signed and completed copyright form must be submitted with the original technical paper. A written transfer of copyright is necessary under U.S. Copyright Law for AIST to grant permission to reprint from published volumes. However, the transfer of copyright from the author to AIST, as well as permission to publish, is implied in the act of submission of the technical paper.

Student Presentations
Graduate and undergraduate students may present findings on completed research, research in progress, summer internship experience, university projects or co-op experiences on any of the topics included in this brochure. In addition, undergraduates can participate in a Student Project Presentation Contest. Advance registration is required and is limited to eight participants. For additional information visit the “Students” section under the “Schedule of Events” tab at www.AISTech.org.

An abstract is required for all three options and must be received by August 15, 2010.

The preferred method of submission is online at: www.aistech.org

Abstracts may also be submitted by mail to:
AIST
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086

or by e-mail to:
abstracts@aist.org

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